Childcare Apprenticeship
Goldilocks Day Nursery

You will work four days a week at your nursery setting as a nursery apprentice, gaining your practical experience and training.
This will involve a range of activities from arts and crafts to singing and outdoor play.
You will then attend college once a week.

Apprenticeship summary

Weekly wage

£140.00

Wages explained

The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £3.50 an hour. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year.
Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed their first year.
The minimum wage rates are £5.60 an hour for 18-20 year olds and £7.05 for anyone aged 21 and over.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

Apprenticeship duration

Possible start date

Date posted

Apprenticeship level

Reference number

Positions

You will work four days a week at your nursery setting as a nursery assistant, gaining your practical experience.

This will involve a range of activities from arts and crafts to singing and outdoor play.

You will then attend college once a week to gain your apprenticeship qualification.

Activities include:

Maintain accurate and effective children’s records

Respond appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality

Support, promote and implement policies relating to diversity and equality

Work well as part of a team

Work with the team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery day

Work in partnership with parents

Attend parent events and meetings as required

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Previous experience in childcare is not a necessity but can help. A genuine interest in wanting to care for children is essential.

Personal qualities

Learners must be caring, professional and able to work well as a team

Good time keeping, patience and enthusiasm are all positive qualities for nursery assistants

Reliable, punctual and trustworthy

Enjoys being creative

Patience and the ability to remain calm at all times

An understanding of and respect for the diversity of families

Appropriate level of professionalism and personal confidence

A willingness to reflect on their own practice

The candidate can demonstrate an awareness of confidentiality requirements and basic understanding of child safeguarding

Qualifications required

No qualifications are required for this Apprenticeship.

Functional skills including Mathematics, English and ICT are covered as part of the Apprenticeship as is Paediatric first aid. A clear CRB may be required by the nursery.

Future prospects

Learners can use this qualification to go into various care roles. You can progress onto the advanced apprenticeship and work your way up in the nursery going into team leading and management roles.
You could also use your experience to go into teaching, nursing, midwifery, play work and social work. There are many directions you can go with your apprenticeship should you wish.

Things to consider

Childcare is not about playing with babies all day. There will be a variety of activities to plan and deliver each day. You may have key children that you look after and will have to communicate with staff, children, managers and parents at the nursery.
There will be a lot of cleaning to do and you may have to work long hours, although this will vary with each employer. It is hard work but it is very rewarding.
The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £3.50 an hour. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year.
Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed their first year.
The minimum wage rates are £5.60 an hour for 18-20 year olds and £7.05 for anyone aged 21 and over.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

About the employer

An excellent nursery which is based in Tilehurst.

Employer

Goldilocks Day Nursery

Address

77B School Road

Tilehurst

Reading

RG31 5AT

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Training provider

Level 2 in children and young People's Workforce depending on previous experience and qualifications. Intermediate apprentices will attend day release.

Advanced can choose between day release, evening or Saturday classes.

Apprenticeships are made up of the Certificate or Diploma plus Functional Skills in Mathematics, English and ICT and Paediatric First Aid certificate.

Apprenticeship framework

Children and Young People's Workforce

Training provider

CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Chiltern Training Ltd

Contact

Admissions Team 0118 9566 995

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